''Changing Hearts'' is the second studio album by the American band
Polyrock
Polyrock was an American post-punk/ new wave band formed in New York City in 1978 and active until the mid-1980s. Strongly influenced by minimalism, the group was produced by the composer Philip Glass and Kurt Munkacsi. The band, led by singer ...
, released in 1981. It was produced by
Philip Glass
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, who was attracted to the band's use of musical repetition.
Critical reception
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Trouser Press
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'' wrote that "Billy and Tommy Robertson write some of the most vulnerable songs this side of David Byrne, with solid (if lean) performances and production."
Track listing
All songs written by Bill and Tom Robertson, unless noted.
#"Changing Hearts" - 2:55
#"Love Song" - 4:46
#"Quiet Spot" - 1:26
#"Cries and Whispers - 3:31
#"Mean Cow" - 2:29
#"In Full Circle" - 3:43
#"Like Papers on a Rack" - 3:29
#"The New U.S." - 3:54
#"Slow Dogs" - 3:46
#"Hallways" - 2:24
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Paul McCartney
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Credits
Produced by
Philip Glass
Philip Glass (born January 31, 1937) is an American composer and pianist. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential composers of the late 20th century. Glass's work has been associated with minimal music, minimalism, being built up fr ...
& Kurt Munkacsi.
References
1981 albums
Polyrock albums
RCA Records albums
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